We have known for years that the Petiti's Santa is the best there is! Not only does he have a perfect snow white, real beard...he is just lovely and makes the experience special for the kids he meets. Petiti's is also beautiful this time of year. Beautifully decorated trees, little houses, a talking tree ... just a perfect backdrop to a great experience. Just this year I happened to notice that the first day that Santa comes, he rides in on a firetruck. How perfect! My biggest {Little} loved the experience! The baby...well, he only likes Santa from a distance. Such a cool experience. Put it on your list for next year.

If you don't like snow, Cleveland is not the place for you. I grew up only 3 hours south of here but the weather difference in those 3 hours is pretty significant. I grumbled through our [LONG] winters up here for a good many years, and then my first {Little} was born. His love of the snow has helped me appreciate it and enjoy it again :)